The result was an instantly recognizable riff on Jeff Koonsâ€™s â€œPopeyeâ€ series â€“ an appropriation from an appropriator who has made headlines in several highly publicized copyright cases. A note beside â€œSubstantially Similar?â€ left no doubt about its creatorâ€™s stance on the passionate arguments for and against copyright laws: â€œBy engaging these issues, the project may also suggest how copyright antagonizes artistic freedom while providing artists no discernible benefit.â€